The Maharashtra Public Service Commission (MPSC) has increased the vacancies under the Maharashtra Group-C Services Combined Preliminary Examination 2026 from 5,707 to 16,717 posts, adding 11,010 posts after fresh requisitions from state departments and the recommendations of a high-level committee set up by the state government. The decision was communicated through a Government Resolution issued by the General Administration Department on 5 November 2026, and the commission issued a corrigendum on 6 November 2026. With the expanded vacancy list, the commission will reopen its application portal for fresh applications and cadre preferences from 13 November 2026 at 2 PM to 27 November 2026 at 11:59 PM on the official website mpsconline.gov.in.
Maharashtra Public Service Commission Group C Vacancy Details
The revised recruitment covers Group C posts across several departments of the Maharashtra government, including Talathi (Gram Mahasul Adhikari) in the Revenue and Forest Department, Clerk-Typist, Tax Assistant, Assistant Motor Vehicle Inspector, Industry Inspector and Technical Assistant. The Talathi post alone accounts for 1,840 vacancies. The original advertisement, Number 017/2026, was issued on 25 June 2026 for 5,707 posts; the November revision adds 11,010 posts, taking the total to 16,717. Candidates who have already applied can also use the fresh window to submit their cadre preferences.
MPSC Group C Exam Date, Fee and Eligibility
The application fee is Rs 394 for open-category candidates, Rs 294 for reserved-category candidates and Rs 44 for ex-servicemen, payable online by 30 November 2026 at 11:59 PM, as per the corrigendum. The Group-C Services Combined Preliminary Examination 2026, which was earlier scheduled for 3 January 2027, will now be held on 24 January 2027, giving fresh applicants more time to prepare. The preliminary examination is the first stage of the selection process; the post-wise eligibility, age limit and detailed syllabus are given in Advertisement Number 017/2026 and the corrigendum, which candidates should read on mpsc.gov.in before applying.
How to Apply on mpsconline.gov.in
To apply, candidates should visit mpsconline.gov.in between 13 and 27 November 2026, fill the online form, submit cadre preferences and pay the fee before the deadlines. Only applications submitted through the commission’s official portal will be accepted. The official notification and the corrigendum are available on mpsc.gov.in. Candidates should take information only from the commission’s official website and should not pay money to anyone promising a post.
Next Action: Read about the UPSSSC Inter Level Recruitment 2026 https://www.viksitharyana.com/english/upsssc-inter-level-recruitment-2026-1784-posts/
Frequently Asked Questions
How many posts are there in MPSC Group C Recruitment 2026?
16,717 posts, raised from 5,707 after 11,010 additional vacancies were added in November 2026.
When can I apply for MPSC Group C 2026?
From 13 November 2026 at 2 PM to 27 November 2026 at 11:59 PM on mpsconline.gov.in; the fee can be paid till 30 November 2026.
When is the MPSC Group C prelims exam?
The preliminary examination will be held on 24 January 2027; it was earlier scheduled for 3 January 2027.
What is the application fee for MPSC Group C?
Rs 394 for open-category candidates, Rs 294 for reserved categories and Rs 44 for ex-servicemen.
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